James vs Tomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Tomas

Boy #735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Czech Slovak Lithuanian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#735
Total SSA Count
355
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Tomi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tomas Rank #735

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #735 for Tomas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Tomas ___

  • Tomas Alejandro
  • Tomas Luis
  • Tomas Rafael
  • Tomas Andrés
  • Tomas Miguel
  • Tomas José

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tomas

Sofia Lucia Elena Sebastian Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tomas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tomas at #735 in the United States.

What do James and Tomas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tomas means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are James and Tomas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tomas is primarily a boy name.

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